68 Goodbye Everyone (1/2)
Nana Tina and Papi Bernie convinced Eli and Olivia to stay for two more days.They wanted time to show off Olivia's fiance and arranged a going away party, the whole town was invited.Needless to say both Eli and Olivia were ridiculously busy and found no real time to spend with one another.
On the day of their farewell party Olivia spent the entire morning helping the women in the community center cook and set up for the party while Eli had his K*w*saki N*nja H2 SX SE checked over and packed for the both of them.
It was finally time for people to arrive and Olivia was exhausted.Once she saw people making their way in she caught her second wind.She was now in full out hostess mode and made sure everyone was greeted.
Soon after Eli made his entrance , Olivia couldn't help but tear up.It felt like a lifetime had passed by since she had last seen him but thanks to Nana Tina's cooking and a couple of nights of good sleep he looked renewed.She couldn't help herself as she ran up to him and jumped into his arms.
Just as Eli could not help himself, he brought her face close and kissed her passionately.They were blissfully happy in their own little world.Until they heard the roar of applause and snapped back into reality.They quickly separated from each other and awkwardly waved to the crowd as everyone shouted their blessings and congratulations.
The party was in full swing when night fall came.The center was lively as the town folks were happily eating, dancing and drinking when Eli signaled to Olivia it was time to go.Everyone stopped what they were doing and walked Eli and Olivia.Everyone gave them their farewell hugs and kisses until the reached the end of the line, Nana Tina and Papi Bernie.
Olivia tried to be strong and held her head high but the moment she saw Nana Tina start to cry she couldn't hold it in anymore and started to bawl.”You will always have a home to come back too!” Nana Tina cried as she hugged Olivia tightly.”I'll come back to visit as much as I can!”Olivia cried back.
Papi Bernie couldn't wait for his hug any longer and joined the two women and silently let a few tear slid down his face.Once they all became composed Papai Bernie looked at Eli and placed a strong hand on his shoulder.”You have to protect her no matter what.”he said sternly as he applied a little pressure to Eli's shoulder.
Eli did not flinch under his gaze or strength.Instead he matched his kingly stare ”I swear.” he proclaimed and Papi Bernie eased up and pulled Eli in for a hug.
Eli and Olivia were ready to go.Olivia was about to put the giant backpack on when Papi Bernie called out to her ”Wait!Olivia before you go Clementina and I wrote your father a letter.Can you please make sure he reads it... we want to offer him some advise.” he said as he looked conflicted with himself.Nana Tina rolled her eyes as she took the letter out of Papi Bernie's hand and passed it to Olivia.”We want to make sure he knows that you are special and loved by us.So please pass it along.”Nana Tina said cordially.
Olivia gingerly took the letter and placed it carefully inside the backpack.She looked at both elders and gave them a shaky smile, she hugged them one last time and kissed their cheeks.Whispering to each of them ”I love you so much.” before she placed the helmet on her head and jumped onto the back of the bike.
They both waved one last time before Eli revved up his bike and off they went back home to Rune City.The townsfolk all started to sniff and cry as they watched the lights from the bike disappear from sight.”Ok everyone that is enough sniveling!We are here to celebrate!How are you all going to act when the two of them are actually married!My goodness they will be back again so in you all go!Go on, go on and lets party!”Nana Tina shouted as she kicked some people back inside.
”Big talk Clementina!You still have snot running down your face!” someone shouted.Nana Tina looked into the crowd ”Who the f*ck shouted that!I dare you to come out and face me!I swear I will beat your a** black and blue for saying that!” she yelled as she shock her fist int he air.Everyone started to ran back into the building trying to avoid Clementina's fury.
Papi Bernie laughed and placed a gentle hand on his wife's shoulder.”Clementina your are my one and only.” she said softly.Clementina turned to face her husband and sighed ”I will do my best to get everyone inside but you do know what you have to do, right?”Papi Bernie pulled out his phone, swiped the lock screen and looked at his wallpaper.
He used the picture they took during their picnic, he smiled lovingly at his phone before he touched the contacts icon, scrolled down and found the name he was looking for.He looked at Clementina ”The moment everyone is inside I will call Edmond.”
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